Waits, Brownlee, Berger, Hoop & Johnston, a Kansas City law firm, with attorneys licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, handles many different areas of practice. Our major areas of practice include Adoption, Commercial Litigation, Domestic, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Traffic and Wills.

Choosing the right attorney for assistance with your legal matter is an important decision. Our attorneys are experienced, dedicated and steadfast in resolving even the most complex legal issues.

Waits, Brownlee, Berger, Hoop & Johnston law firm has a group of lawyers who have collectively worked together for over two decades, providing a network that is committed to the Kansas City Metro area and surrounding communities.

We are confident that one of our nine experienced lawyers can provide you with the service you need.

James A. Waits has been with the firm since 1984, and concentrates his practice in the area of Adoption Law. He handles all manner of adoptions including, adult, agency, contested, foster, private and step-parent.

Timothy R. Brownlee has been with the firm since 1989, and concentrates his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Real Estate.

Kevin Berger has been with the firm since 1991, and concentrates his practice in the areas of Accidents, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and Workers Comp.

Rita L. Hoop has been with the firm since 2005 and concentrates her practice in the areas of Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate.

Sarah S. Johnston has been with the firm since 2010, and concentrates her practice in the area of Adoption Law.

Tony V. Jones has been with the firm since 2008, and concentrates his practice in the areas of Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation.

Leigh L. Burke has been with the firm since 2010, and concentrates her practice in the area of Corporate Law.

Shannon A. Sorensenjoined the firm in 2013, and concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law.

Janet E. Vogini joined the firm in 2013, and concentrates her practice in the area of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Family Law.